Weapons Acquisition and Possession Control Directive
PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE CONTROL OF THE ACQUISITION AND POSSESSION OF WEAPONS
- Stage
- In force
- Transposition deadline
- 1 Jan 1993
- Procedure
- Directive
- Last activity
- 18 Jun 1991
Delegated and implementing acts beneath it
By status: 4 published.
| Act | Kind | Status | Adoption | Transposition deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/686 | Delegated · Regulation | Published | Q3 2018 | |
| Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/286 | Implementing · Directive | Published | 17 Jan 2020 | |
| Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2012/50 | Implementing · Directive | Published | 17 Jan 2020 | |
| Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/749 | Implementing · Regulation | Published |
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Summary
GeneratedThis directive updates EU rules on civilian firearms acquisition and possession, tightening controls on semi-automatic weapons, standardizing marking and deactivation requirements, and improving information exchange among member states. It affects firearms manufacturers, dealers, collectors, and national licensing authorities.
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